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Kentucky Derby favorite faces Citizen Bull at Santa Anita plus sad news from Godolphin about a major Classic hope – don’t miss our weekly digest of recent international racing news
Wood Memorial: A namesake race, a family reunion, and the colorful legacy of Eugene Wood
FROM THE ARCHIVE: Ahead of this weekend’s 100th anniversary edition of the Wood Memorial at Aqueduct, Teresa Genaro examines the life of the charismatic New York figure who gave the race its name
‘The eye was drawn to Sovereignty’ – Florida Derby defeat does little to dent Godolphin colt’s Kentucky claims
Ahead of another major weekend of Derby prep races, our expert is far from discouraged by a losing effort at Gulfstream Park – but he’s less convinced by the Arkansas principals
Well Armed: ‘This horse, what he’s meant to us in so many ways, it’s impossible to describe’
Jay Hovdey’s unmissable series continues with the Dubai World Cup record breaker whose 14-length tour de force at Nad Al Sheba was as poignant as it was breathtaking
Jose Verenzuela: This sport is for everyone, for families, for kids – it’s not only about betting
Our questions are answered by the G1-winning rider who enjoyed his biggest career success in Dubai with Golden Shaheen winner Big City Man before becoming a familiar face on Spanish-language racing TV
Outstanding quality: ten of the best G1 performers sourced at the Tattersalls Craven Breeze Up Sale
With Europe’s premier two-year-old auction set to take place in Newmarket on April 14-16, Steve Dennis compiles a list of some glittering jewels unearthed in recent years – and they include a serious Classic contender for 2025
TRC Global Rankings Insight
#1 Ranked 30 March 2025
| Horses | Romantic Warrior IRE |
|---|---|
| Sires Overall | Frankel GBR |
| Sires Dirt | Curlin USA |
| Sires Turf | Frankel GBR |
| Jockeys | James McDonald |
| Owners | Godolphin |
| Trainers | Aidan O'Brien |
Seven Days in RacingTRC’s weekly digest
Children of SecretariatPatricia McQueen on the offspring of a true great
